Social Services, Bachelor’s Degree

6.Degree: Bachelor of Social Service

Duration: 3,5years

Credits : 210 ECTS

Application Period: 7-20 Jan 2021

Study Places : 22

Tuition Fee :11000 euros

Overview

As a Bachelor of Social Services you are qualified to work with various client groups. Provision of services and client work is seen through a social pedagogical framework. The work may consist of supporting clients in their home or community settings, co-ordination of services, or supportive guidance and assistance.

Implementation

Instruction is offered mainly in English. However, you are expected to have a basic knowledge of the Finnish language. The curriculum consists of core, professional and optional studies, work placements and a final project.

Work placements consist of four periods during studies. Placements are offered in various working environments.

International Activities

As a student of the degree programme you will have many opportunities to join in international activities.

The degree programme is in partnership with a number of universities and institutions of higher education in many European countries, Africa, Asia and the USA. Activities include student and staff exchanges, international projects and intensive week programmes.

A majority of the degree programme students participate in some exchange programme and complete either the second or third placement in another country.